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Observe Children’s Book Week (May 13–19) in your library or classroom with a free poster by Brian Selznick and an activity guide that celebrates the idea that “books can take you anywhere.”
Recent statistics from the CDC reveal that 1 in 88 children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Recent titles for students, teachers, and families, broaden our understanding of individual needs, and highlight the enormous potential for achievement for children and teens on the spectrum.
At the 110th Toy Fair this year, companies from all around the world showed off the best new toys and technology at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
Every time Best Buy Mobile opens a new location in the U.S., YALSA will designate a public or school library in the vicinity to receive $2,000 from Best Buy to purchase digital library resources for teens. That library will take part in a community celebration to promote the partnership.
New York’s Bank Street Center for Children's Literature (CCL) has announced the finalists for its Irma Black Award for the best read-aloud picture book for first and second grade, and the finalists for its Cook Prize for the best picture book that teaches science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) principles. Both winners will be determined by students from around the world.
When it comes to putting Common Core Standards into action, there’s one word for where we’re at as a nation: patchwork. Marc Aronson points out what school librarians can do to remedy the situation.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America announced has the nominees for its famed Nebula Awards, the Andre Norton Award, and the Ray Bradbury Award. Included among the Norton nominees are Libba Bray’s The Diviners, Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina, David Levithan’s Every Day, and Guadalupe Garcia McCall’s Summer of the Mariposas; all were SLJ Best Books.
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